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DR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERA M.D.
NPI 1619969698
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Santa Isabel, PR

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25 CALLE BETANCES, SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757(787) 845-2190(787) 845-2254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERA M.D. (NPI 1619969698) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (8276) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ii, and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619969698
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. JULIO A. PEGUERO RIVERACredential: M.D.
Location Address25 CALLE BETANCESSanta Isabel, PR 00757-2618
Mailing AddressPo Box 517Santa Isabel, PR 00757-0517 · (787) 845-2190 · Fax (787) 845-2254
Phone(787) 845-2190
Fax(787) 845-2254
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2016
✔ NPI 1619969698 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 8276
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426358599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151120001140
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Julio Peguero Rivera reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Access Care Physicians Of Puerto Rico LLC
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
531 CARR 584 STE 105B
Juana Diaz, PR 00795
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871959387 (787) 260-6670

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 99153
This service involves a physician administering medication to lower your consciousness during a procedure. It's done for your comfort and safety. The drug's effects last about 15 minutes, so additional doses may be given as needed.
165 services20 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
28 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II

Acute Care Hospitals · Ponce, PR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number400044
Location917 Ave Tito CastroPonce, PR 00716 · Ponce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARIA DEL C. IGUINA M.D.
General Practice
25 CALLE BETANCES
SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757
Santa Isabel Municipio (787) 845-2190
DRES. PEGUERO E IGUINA
General Practice
25 CALLE BETANCES
SANTA ISABEL, PR 00757
Santa Isabel Municipio (787) 845-2190

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Julio Peguero Rivera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julio Peguero Rivera is 1619969698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Julio A. Peguero Rivera M.D..

Where is Julio Peguero Rivera located?

Julio Peguero Rivera practices at 25 Calle Betances, Santa Isabel, PR 00757. The listed phone number is (787) 845-2190.

What is Julio Peguero Rivera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Julio Peguero Rivera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julio Peguero Rivera is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Julio Peguero Rivera's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Julio Peguero Rivera reassigns Medicare benefits to Access Care Physicians Of Puerto Rico LLC (Juana Diaz, PR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Julio Peguero Rivera's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Julio Peguero Rivera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Julio Peguero Rivera is affiliated with Hospital Episcopal San Lucas II.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julio Peguero Rivera was last updated on October 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.